Elastomer Formulation Chemist

Applications Development Chemist Specialty chemical/materials manufacturer is looking for an experienced chemist with expertise in rubber formulation and compounding. Company offers excellent benefits, relocation package, and competitive pay; great opportunities for growth! Duties: The Applications Development Chemist is responsible for developing new commercial applications for the company. This position develops projects in an assigned product/customer area; contributes to the preparation, presentation, and follow-up of proposals, plans and organizes research effort; analyzes research outcomes and makes recommendations to the team and our customers. Product Development Activities Plan, conduct, and direct projects of major importance related to developing new commercial applications Apply technical knowledge in support of customers’ use of products and develop business relationships within all areas of supply chain Resolve technical problems requiring application of knowledge Originate and apply new and unique problem-solving approach Business Development Activities Develop and maintain customer relationships alongside others on the Applications Team Prepare and present technical info to interested parties (customers, technical meetings, etc.) Analyze research and make technical recommendations regarding product-line Reporting Activities Prepare monthly reports Write research reports upon completion of projects Collaboration Collaborate with and provide technical advice to other professionals inside and outside the organization Exchange information with other chemists and scientists through professional organizations Compliance Comply with all Safety, Health, and Environmental policies & procedures Adhere to the company’s Integrated Management System Other Responsibilities Work with latitude for action or decision that may be in cooperation with supervisor Continuously seek ways to improve the performance of the facility’s operation Ensure customers’ (both internal and external) needs are met Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor or management Salary $90,000 - $130,000 Benefits M/D/V/401K/HSA Technical Qualifications: BS Degree in Chemistry or related degree Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in elastomer product formulation Experience working with customers, R&D, sales and manufacturing, troubleshooting technical issues **If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Devin Heffernan at View email address on click.appcast.io. JO: 8.13.26DH #LI-DH1